Does Pecan Make Good Pen Blanks?

[Joe Adams]

I recently completed a bunch of flat work with 4/4 Pecan/Hickory and ended up with quite a few drops. Are these worth processing into pen blanks? There's no spalting or unusual figure. I've never turned this type of wood so I was wondering if it would be worth the effort.

I'm not looking to sell. These would be for my personal use unless I end up with way too many.

Thanks,

Joe

[Dan Hintz]

I think it does... give it a bit of crossgrain angle and you shoudl still see some nice looking wood.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Makes for great pen blanks.

[Jim Burr]

It does, but it can be boring. Long grain wood, it finishes well.

[Montgomery Scott]

Unless it has some variegated coloration I would consider it only for firewood.

[Joe Adams]

Thanks, guys! I'll have to sort out what goes on the lathe and what goes in the smoker.